Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Size and depth up the middle
  • Wingers with a wide range of skills
  • Size and depth on the blueline
Weaknesses
  • Depth on the RW
  • No bonafide power play QB on the blueline
  • Lack of elite G prospect

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

Legend of Players' Leagues
Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Olivier Roy Pro 7.0 C
2. Niko Hovinen Pro 7.0 C
3. Samu Perhonen Europe 7.0 D
4. Tyler Bunz Pro 7.0 D
5. Frans Tuohimaa Europe 6.5 C

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Nail Yakupov Pro 9.0 C
2. Toni Rajala Pro 6.5 C
3. Kristians Pelss Pro 6.0 C
4. Antti Tyrvainen Pro 6.0 C
5. John McCarron NCAA 6.0 C
6. Mark Arcobello Pro 4.5 B
7. Cameron Abney Pro 4.0 C

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Daniil Zharkov CHL 7.5 D
2. Teemu Hartikainen Pro 7.0 B
3. Jujhar Khaira NCAA 7.0 D
4. Curtis Hamilton Pro 6.5 C
5. Mitchell Moroz CHL 6.5 C
6. Kellen Jones NCAA 6.0 C
7. Philippe Cornet Pro 6.0 C
8. Kale Kessy CHL 5.0 D

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Tyler Pitlick Pro 7.0 C
2. Ryan Martindale Pro 7.0 D
3. Andrew Miller Pro 7.0 D
4. Chris VandeVelde Pro 6.0 C
5. Travis Ewanyk CHL 6.0 C
6. Tanner House Pro 5.0 C

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Justin Schultz Pro 8.0 B
2. Oscar Klefbom Europe 8.0 C
3. Martin Marincin Pro 7.5 C
4. David Musil CHL 7.5 C
5. Martin Gernat CHL 7.5 D
6. Dillon Simpson NCAA 6.5 C
7. Alex Plante Pro 6.5 C
8. Kyle Bigos NCAA 6.5 C
9. Brandon Davidson Pro 6.5 C
10. Colten Teubert Pro 6.5 C
11. Taylor Fedun Pro 6.5 C
12. Erik Gustafsson (2012) Europe 6.5 C
13. Joey LaLeggia NCAA 6.5 C

Oscar Klefbom headlines Edmonton’s group of European prospects

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Photo: After playing the 2009-10 season int he WHL, Toni Rajala returned to the SM-liiga where he has played since. In 2011-12, Rajala managed 16 goals and 13 assists with Ilves Tampere. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Bell/CHL)

Outside of 2011 first round pick Oscar Klefbom, the picture in Europe and in the NCAA for the Oilers is one of depth prospects and long shots. This is in part due to a preference for CHL players in the Stu McGregor draft era, and in part due to some of the higher quality Europeans and college picks (like Tyler Pitlick, Martin Marincin, and Martin Gernat) making the move to the CHL after they were drafted. Beyond Klefbom, for whom the organization has high hopes, any of these players who become even a quality depth NHL player would be considered a bonus for the team.

Europe

Oscar Klefbom, D, Farjestads BK Karlstad (SEL) Read more»

Edmonton Oilers netted several solid NHLers from 2007 draft

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Photo: Taken sixth overall in 2007, Sam Gagner may finally be starting to realize his immense offensive potential. In his last three games, Gagner has six goals and six assists including an eight point night on February 2nd. (Photo courtesy of NHL)

With a trio of picks in the first round, including the sixth pick overall, expectations were high for the Oilers to be able to pluck some key pieces in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Five years out, the results are disappointing to say the least.

Despite picking sixth, 15th, and 21st (after trading up from 30th and adding the 36th to make the move), the Oilers have emerged with only one quality NHL player from that bunch, Sam Gagner. The other two selections, Alex Plante and Riley Nash respectively, have been disappointments and may not ever become NHL regulars. It was also the last draft ran by former Oilers Head Scout Kevin Prendergast.

Sam Gagner, C, London (OHL) – 1st Round, 6th overall
Status: NHL Player
NHL Games Played: 336 Read more»

Large, talented group populates Edmonton Oilers’ minor-league system

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Photo: After a period of adjustment, Curtis Hamilton has looked solid in his first year of AHL play. Hamilton projects into a talented, multi-tool forward who could possibly complement star forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or Jordan Eberle. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Bell/OHL Images)

The Oklahoma City Barons are the AHL's top team with a 22-8-1-3 record. The days of the Edmonton Oilers' farm teams being bottom feeders is long gone as the club has made a point both this season and last to put a winning team on the ice, committing to older players and AHL veterans rather than rely exclusively on young prospects. This season, led by players like Ryan Keller, Josh Green, Bryan Helmer, and Yann Danis, the Barons are the team to beat.
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Talent on blue line leads CHL pool for Edmonton Oilers

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Photo: Tobias Rieder is currently among the top offensive prospects in the OHL. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Bell/OHL Images)

The Edmonton Oilers have looked to the North American junior ranks (specifically the CHL) early and often in the four years since Stu MacGregor took over as Head Scout. As a result, there has been a tremendous amount of quality and quantity at the junior level for the exciting young club, players who will be pushing for roster spots at the pro level sooner than later. Many have graduated in recent years and are either pushing for a spot with the big club, or are established as NHL regulars already. There are still 10 junior level players in the Oilers system, many of whom are having very nice starts to their 2011-12 campaigns.

WHL

David Musil, D, Vancouver Giants
Acquired: 2nd round (31st overall) in 2011
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Edmonton Oilers Depth Analysis, Fall 2011

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Photo: David Musil, one of several promising young defensemen for the Edmonton organization, projects to be a physical two-way defenseman in the NHL. (Photo courtesy of Ken McKenna/HF)

Cupboards that were bare and wanting not too long ago are now bursting at the seams. In the span of three years, the Edmonton Oilers have impressively rebuilt their prospect pipeline, finding success both early and late in the draft, as well as with a handful of shrewd free agent signings. Being among the league's worst teams the past few years has certainly helped with early first round picks, however the depth and breadth of talent currently bubbling under the surface is primarily the result of two things: an organizational commitment to a full and thorough rebuild, and the incredible work done by Head Scout Stu MacGregor and his team at the draft table.
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Top Prospects

  1. Nail Yakupov
  2. Justin Schultz
  3. Oscar Klefbom
  4. Teemu Hartikainen
  5. Martin Marincin
  6. David Musil
  7. Olivier Roy
  8. Mitchell Moroz
  9. Martin Gernat
  1. Daniil Zharkov
  2. Taylor Fedun
  3. Dillon Simpson
  4. Joey LaLeggia
  5. Jujhar Khaira
  6. Toni Rajala
  7. Erik Gustafsson (2012)
  8. Colten Teubert
  9. Kyle Bigos
  10. Curtis Hamilton

Notable Prospects

  1. Cameron Abney
  2. Mark Arcobello
  3. Tyler Bunz
  4. Philippe Cornet
  5. Brandon Davidson
  6. Travis Ewanyk
  7. Tanner House
  8. Niko Hovinen
  9. Kellen Jones
  10. Kale Kessy
  1. Ryan Martindale
  2. John McCarron
  3. Andrew Miller
  4. Kristians Pelss
  5. Samu Perhonen
  6. Tyler Pitlick
  7. Alex Plante
  8. Frans Tuohimaa
  9. Antti Tyrvainen
  10. Chris VandeVelde
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